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Medicine: general issues
Paperback. Collects the author's writings from 1988 to 2009 on anthropology, epidemiology, health care for the global poor, and international public health policy, providing an overview of his work. This work demonstrates how, over time, he has fundamentally changed the way we think about health, international aid, and social justice. Editor(s): Saussy, Haun. Series: California Series in Public Anthropology. Num Pages: 680 pages, 6 b/w photographs, 10 line illustrations, 11 tables. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 37. Weight in Grams: 920. A Paul Farmer Reader. Series: California Series in Public Anthropology. 680 pages. Editor(s): Saussy, Haun. Collects the author's writings from 1988 to 2009 on anthropology, epidemiology, health care for the global poor, and international public health policy, providing an overview of his work. This work demonstrates how, over time, he has fundamentally changed the way we think about health, international aid, and social justice. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 37. Weight: 918.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520257139
- ISBN
- 9780520257139
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.56
€ 38.99
€ 28.56
Paperback. Presents the history of public health surveillance in the United States to span more than a century of conflict and controversy. This work situates the tension inherent in public health surveillance in a broad social and political context. Series: California/ Milbank Books on Health & the Public. Num Pages: 368 pages, 23 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520253254
- ISBN
- 9780520253254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.93
€ 34.99
€ 25.93
Paperback. Explores everyday modes of social and psychological experience, the constitution of the subject, and forms of subjection that shape the lives of Basque youth, Indonesian artists, members of nongovernmental HIV/AIDS programs in China and the Republic of Congo, psychiatrists and the mentally ill in Morocco and Ireland. Editor(s): Good, Mary-Jo DelVecchio; Hyde, Sandra Teresa; Pinto, Sarah; Good, Byron J. Series: Ethnographic Studies in Subjectivity. Num Pages: 480 pages, 20 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: JHMC; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520252240
- ISBN
- 9780520252240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.31
€ 41.99
€ 30.31
Paperback. Investigates how deCODE Genetics, in Iceland, became one of the wealthiest companies of its kind, as well as one of the most scandalous, with its plan to use the genes and medical records of the entire Icelandic population for scientific research. Num Pages: 343 pages, 7 b/w photographs, 3 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: JHM; MBX; MFN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520247512
- ISBN
- 9780520247512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardback. Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This work tells the story of the vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish. It provides information for various consumers who want to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and obesity. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 7 figures in text, 8 figures in glossary, 1 table. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520242821
- ISBN
- 9780520242821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.42€ 65.36
€ 84.42
€ 65.36
Hardback. Providing an account of the differences between the nutritional logic of the past and our own time, this book examines the range of dietary literature of the Renaissance. Ken Albala reveals the working of the Renaissance mind through the exploration of Renaissance ideas on food. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 324 pages, 12 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; JFCX; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640. Series: California Studies in Food & Culture. 324 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. Providing an account of the differences between the nutritional logic of the past and our own time, this book examines the range of dietary literature of the Renaissance. Ken Albala reveals the working of the Renaissance mind through the exploration of Renaissance ideas on food. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; JFCX; MBNH3. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 27. Weight: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520229471
- ISBN
- 9780520229471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
Hardback. Chronicles the emergence and transformation of hemophilia community. This book sets the story within our national political landscape - where the disease is also a social, psychological, and economic experience. Num Pages: 308 pages, 8 b/w photos, 1 figure, 5 tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; MBX; MJCG1; MJCJ2; MJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520211957
- ISBN
- 9780520211957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.02€ 49.59
€ 63.02
€ 49.59
Hardback. Multilevel modelling facilitates the analysis of hierarchical data where observations may be nested within higher levels of classification. In health care research, for example, a study may be undertaken to determine the variability of patient outcomes where these also vary by hospital or health care region. Editor(s): Leyland, A. H.; Goldstein, Harvey. Series: Wiley Series in Probability & Statistics: Applied Probability & Statistics Section. Num Pages: 246 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998907
- ISBN
- 9780471998907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.66
€ 177.66
Paperback. This important book reports on the latest research from around the world on the causes of stress in health care professionals, as well as the latest intervention techniques for reducing stress levels among those professionals. Editor(s): Payne, R.L.; Firth-Cozens, Jenny. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998761
- ISBN
- 9780471998761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.29
€ 92.29
Hardback. The overall aim of this work is to provide a reference book which describes the general framework for conducting GCP-compliant clinical research, particularly pharmaceutical industry clinical research. It is designed to accommodate both those new to the business and the more experienced. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; KNDP; MBGR; MJ; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988243
- ISBN
- 9780471988243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 324.18
€ 324.18
Paperback. Many countries have reduced dramatically the proportion of patients in psychiatric hospitals in favour of community care. The demand for mental health care in the community keeps growing, and cannot be met by traditional, conventional services alone. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471987277
- ISBN
- 9780471987277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 110.12
€ 110.12
Hardback. Reporting on a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative involving the use of statistical methods to address the most pressing concerns in public health today, this book brings together contributions by leading experts who discuss a variety of sophisticated new methodologies for the statistical evaluation of disease mapping and risk assessment. Editor(s): Lawson, Andrew B.; Biggeri, Annibale; Bohning, Dankmar; Lesaffre, Emmanuel; Viel, Jean-Fran; Bertollini, Roberto. Num Pages: 502 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JHBC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986348
- ISBN
- 9780471986348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 432.49
€ 432.49
Hardback. Recent progress in fast, parallel computing and in simulation-based inference has lead to the development of extremely powerful statistical tools. These can now be successfully applied to address the most pressing practical and ethical concerns arising from medical decision problems. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMD; MB; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986089
- ISBN
- 9780471986089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.08
€ 147.08
Hardback. Soft X-rays have great potential for use in a wide variety of applications, including the semiconductor industry and the life sciences. X-Rays from Laser Plasmas: Generation and Applications focuses exclusively and in detail on the science and technology of soft X-rays produced with non-synchrotron sources. Num Pages: 330 pages, 155 line drawings. BIC Classification: MBG; MQH; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983972
- ISBN
- 9780471983972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 477.08
€ 477.08
Hardback. Drugs are being developed to alleviate the symptoms of dementia and different models of care are being tried. This book is a reference work in the subject. It gives a basis of the disease, its epidemiology, care implications, development and use of drugs. Editor(s): Winblad, Bengt; etc.; Wimo, Anders; Johnsson, Bengt (School of Health Economics, Bergjo, Sweden); Karlsonn, Goran (School of Health Economics, Bergjo, Sweden). Num Pages: 592 pages, forms. BIC Classification: MBP; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 168 x 36. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983767
- ISBN
- 9780471983767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 543.34
€ 543.34
Hardback. Meta--analysis is one of the main statistical methods used in clinical trials. Previous accounts of meta--analysis have given the impression that the topic is a series of separate techniques. This book provides a unified approach, developing the subject from mathematical theory through to practical discussions of implementation. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBNS; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983705
- ISBN
- 9780471983705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.35
€ 148.35
Hardback. This long--awaited Second Edition of the successful Clinical Data Management has been extensively revised and updated with the addition of new chapters and authors. Editor(s): Rondel, Richard K.; Varley, Sheila; Webb, Colin F. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMG; MQW; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983293
- ISBN
- 9780471983293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.13
€ 268.13
Hardback. In 1993, an International Task Force for Disease Eradication evaluated over 80 potential candidate diseases and made recommendations. However, little has been done to develop the science of eradication systematically. This book reports the findings of a multidisciplinary workshop on the eradication of infectious diseases. Editor(s): Dowdle, W. R.; Hopkins, Donald. Series: Dahlem Workshop Reports. Num Pages: 238 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471980896
- ISBN
- 9780471980896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 394.27
€ 394.27
Hardcover. * How can HIV infection be reduced among commercial sex workers?* Why are alternative therapies becoming increasingly popular?* How can Eastern philosophies and therapies be integrated into Western therapies? These are just some examples of the practical problems and policy issues that Cultivating Health addresses. Editor(s): MacLachlan, Malcolm. Num Pages: 250 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFC; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977254
- ISBN
- 9780471977254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.21
€ 180.21
Paperback. Mental health problems and disorders among adolescents are an increasingly endemic problem, causing anxiety and distress for young people themselves, challenges for the health care professional, social worker, teachers and parents, and demands on the managed care system. Editor(s): Aggleton, Peter; Hurry, Jane; Warwick, Ian. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; MBPK; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471976783
- ISBN
- 9780471976783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.27
€ 78.27